Theresa Franklin FdSc CBT
A.P.D.T 801
I am an enthusiastic and hardworking individual with a keen interest in canine behaviour, training, grooming and massage. Committed to the health and welfare of dogs and a career providing an efficient and tailored service to dogs and their owners; giving the best all round, sincere and honest advice and help in all areas of owning a dog.
I have gained lots of hands on experience over the years; in addtion to working with dogs I am also experienced with working with all ages of people and also people with disabilities being hard of hearing myself.
Looking back through my career with dogs - the following are some main points to my education and training:
2009 – 2011
I was the Puppy Team Leader for Dogs for the Disabled in Banbury; my work involved selection and training of young puppies through their first year of training with volunteers running a small and friendly team of puppy trainers.
From 2002
I have built and run my own dog training and behaviour business
2002 – 2009
Hollycroft Veterinary Surgery
Grooming Parlour
My own grooming parlour built up over 7 years. Clients included pet dogs and referral work with difficult dogs requiring sedation.
2000–2002:
Trainee Dog Groomer- part-time work in a Groom Mobile. Duties included driving the van and grooming dogs. During this period I also worked in various local grooming establishments doing works experience.
Education & Qualifications
Foundation degree in Canine Behaviour and Training at Bishop Burton College, Hull.
Association of Pet Behaviour Councillors (APBC) student representative
Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) 00801
Galen therapy canine sports massage theory
2008
TRAINER OF THE YEAR –
A.P.D.T AND James Wellbeloved award
2004 – 2008
Lots of one day courses, canine related with the APBC (Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors) with certificate of attendance
2004
APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) membership
Assisted with running PAWS N LEARN classes for 18mths for Marie Miller, which was the most valuable works experience!
2003
Instructors Theory – With the Animal Care College
1996
Grooming: 2-week course with Oxford Groomers Training College, achieving Distinction Diploma
1985 – 1996
Competing with my German Shepherd Dogs in Competition Obedience. Worked under MIKE MULLAN – UKRCB ( United Kingom register of canine behaviourists
